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Crankshaft Main Bearing





Tighten the lower crankcase bolts in proper sequence.

First Pass
Tighten the lower crankcase bearing bolts (1-20) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) in the proper sequence.

Final Pass
Tighten the lower crankcase bolts (1-20) an additional 65 degrees in the proper sequence using the J 45059.





Tighten the upper-to-lower crankcase perimeter bolts (1-8).
Tighten the upper-to-lower crankcase perimeter bolts (1-8) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 72.430-72.442 mm (2.8516-2.8521 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)